If you're looking for a rugged outdoor getaway close to the comforts of town, the Arcata Community Forest is perfect. This incredible redwood forest really is the “best of both worlds.” With additional tracts added in 2019 and 2020, it currently encompasses more than 2350 acres, and all of them are inside Arcata's city limits. Head out into the lush, green forest, and within a few seconds you'll forget that you are still inside a bustling college town.

Take a leisurely walk to clear your mind, or go on a more rigorous hike. Hop on your mountain bike and hit the trails. An added bonus is the fact that the forest is managed in order to preserve it, along with the many other great parks that dot Arcata. Trails support opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. You'll love the time spent away from life's stresses as you explore the Arcata Community Forest.

Arcata has created a model for purchasing and managing a community-owned forest, a rarity in the Western United States.
WHERE: Access the forest through Redwood Park at the east end of 11th Street, 14th Street and California Avenue.
MORE INFO: CityOfArcata.org/190/City-Forests, 707-825-2163